by Wade Berry | Aug 14, 2018 | Carroll Community
In Matthew 5:31-37, Jesus shares his thoughts on what, at first glance, seems to be two different issues—divorce and the taking of oaths. But as I reflect upon these seemingly discrete pieces of Jesus tradition, I come to recognize that, at their heart, they express...
by Elsen Portugal | Aug 9, 2018 | Carroll Community
Perhaps you may have wondered what it is about the human being that is ‘the image of God’. Leaving aside the possibility that our physical features are a reflection of God (a Spirit), characteristics like self-consciousness, immortal soul, rationality, and the will...
by Wade Berry | Aug 7, 2018 | Carroll Community
“You heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.” But I say to you that anyone who looks at a woman for the purpose of desiring her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. So if your right eye causes you to stumble, tear it out and throw it...
by Wade Berry | Jul 31, 2018 | Carroll Community
Last week, we talked about the challenging standard that Jesus sets for those who wish to follow him. They have to be more righteous than those men who were considered experts in the instructions that God gave to Moses. As we continue to work our way through this...
by Stephen Suffron | Jul 26, 2018 | Carroll Community
We’ve all heard that the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. What’s true for addiction is true for any area of life where change is needed. I have endorsed the poverty alleviation book When Helping Hurts before. In the small group...
by Wade Berry | Jul 24, 2018 | Carroll Community
Have you heard Ryan Stevenson’s new song, “No Matter What”? The first time I heard it, it stopped me in my tracks. I was captivated by the opening lines. A lot of us grew up believing At any moment we could lose it all And at the drop of a hat God might turn His...
